Political risks
Interview: Airmic - incoming Board members
In March, Airmic appointed four new board members. Post spoke to them about what they hope to achieve and their assessments of where the risk management profession stands with regard to talent acquisition and diversity
Interview: Airmic board members
In March, Airmic appointed four new board members. Post spoke to them about how risk management has changed during their time in the profession, what they need insurers to deliver and emerging risks
QBE's Cecile Fresneau on being prepared for the worst
Businesses are operating in unpredictable times and Cecile Fresneau, executive director for UK Insurance at QBE, believes preparing for the what if’s and the absolute worst-case scenario will keep insurance relevant.
Director of Content's comment: Insurance dynasties - Who will be the next predator?
“Extraordinary animals, each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, fighting for their own survival and for the future of their ‘Dynasties’."
Analysis: Making mining work
The mining industry is facing a shrinking pool of project managers but improved project management software, what impact is this having on the industry and its insurers?
WTW's Nicolas Aubert on being bold to thrive in a global market
In a volatile geopolitical landscape, Nicolas Aubert, head of GB, Willis Towers Watson and current president of the Insurance Institute of London, urges the market to take the opportunity to rethink its position and think globally.
Q&A: BLM's Matthew Harrington and Alistair Kinley
Against a backdrop of changing client demands, political uncertainty and new legislation, Jonathan Swift caught up with BLM senior partner Matthew Harrington and director of policy and government affairs Alistair Kinley to discuss how the law firm is…
Canopius teams up with Anvil on credit and political risk
Canopius has signed a partnership with credit and political risk managing general agent Anvil Underwriting.
Analysis: Military recruitment: A call to arms
As insurance tries to attract talent and adapt to emerging risks, the London market is increasingly turning towards the military for new recruits
US sanctions a threat to Lloyd’s Iranian business
The return of US sanctions on Iran are likely to prevent the use of a Lloyd's IT platform for any Iranian insurance business, the markets chairman has said.
Analysis: Social media is making virtual kidnap and ransom a reality
In a world where political volatility is rife and where an individual’s net worth and lifestyle are discoverable through a Google search or Instagram feed, kidnap for ransom has never been easier or more lucrative. As the threat to clients increases, so…
Commercial insurance must face up to tech challenges to stay relevant
The commercial insurance sector and its customers must face up to the realities of the fourth industrial revolution if it is to remain relevant in five and ten years’ time, Airmic CEO John Ludlow warned today.
Analysis: Protecting against protectionism
Protectionism is posing challenges to the insurance market, but also creating some opportunities, especially for trade credit cover.
Interview: John Ludlow, Airmic
With business models facing increasing threats from more directions than ever before, John Ludlow, CEO of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers, spoke to Post weeks before its members gather in Liverpool and he warned risk managers need to be at…
Analysis: How Lloyd's is faring in the Middle East
As economies in the Middle East diversify, new opportunities for insurers and reinsurers are beginning to show themselves. Is the London Market taking full advantage?
Insurers should re-examine attitude to chemical weapons following Salisbury incident
The insurance sector should re-examine its attitude towards business interruption and chemical weapon exclusions in the wake of the Salisbury incident, according to Pool Re.
Business leaders ‘turning their backs on Europe’
UK business leaders have turned their backs on Europe as political uncertainty and regulatory concerns see decision-makers’ focus on the domestic market, according to survey findings.
North Korea, Brexit and trade protectionism top 2018 political risks list
The North Korea missile crisis, Brexit negotiations, and trade protectionism are among the top political risks threatening multinational businesses in 2018, according to Marsh.
Sawyer to swap London for Asia at Liberty
Liberty Specialty Markets has promoted Chris Sawyer to the role of manager, global financial risks, Asia-Pacific
PCS to launch terrorism risk model
Property Claim Services is to launch a specialty lines loss aggregation solution for terror in the first quarter of 2018.
Interview: Inga Beale, Chartered Insurance Institute
LIoyd’s CEO Inga Beale was elected the 121st president of the Chartered Insurance Institute at the body’s annual general meeting in July.
Blog: Reacting to turmoil
Michael Lynch, head of partnerships for Minster Law, believes insurers can bring certainty to those they help.
International: Trade credit demand is up
European political instability and financial regulations are pushing demand for trade credit cover, especially from banks that are keen on optimising their capital.
FERMA 2017: Risk managers urged to have ‘open dialogue’ and make sure firms are honest about risks
Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyds, has urged for a change in business culture to allow firms to admit to mistakes or errors so insurers can properly cover their risk exposures.